"I wish none of this had happened," a visibly ill Jaime "The Bear" McDonald said shortly after finishing the meal.

"So do all who live to see such times," said a passing waitress, adding "but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. And you decided to be an idiot"

Does no one else find "competitive eating" revolting? Not just because of the urp factor, but just because of the very concept of turning rampant over-consumption into entertainment, even as millions go hungry in this country?

FormlessOne:Does no one else find "competitive eating" revolting? Not just because of the urp factor, but just because of the very concept of turning rampant over-consumption into entertainment, even as millions go hungry in this country?

Between graduating from high school and starting college I worked at a restaurant.

I came down with a stomach bug but, despite the issues of working around food while ill, I wasn't given the day off nor allowed to leave early and had to make frequent trips to the restroom to vomit.

There were a few TVs around the bar and there happened to be one of the big eating competitions on the sports channel.

It's bad enough for customers to have to watch that while eating, but every time I caught a glimpse of people stuffing their face with spaghetti and hot dogs I had to resist the urge to vomit right there.

On a good note, the manager who wouldn't let me go home and that joked that I was probably just hungover ended up with whatever I had and I got to watch him in his worn-out misery.

Hobbit Hole Breakfast: Two eggs fried right into the center of grilled Cheddar bun halves. Served with two strips of bacon and crispy hash browns topped with melted shredded Cheddar cheese and bacon

Shire Sausage Skillet: a savory Shire sausage with seasoned red-skinned potatoes, sautéed mushrooms and fire-roasted peppers and onions served on a sizzling skillet. Topped with shredded Cheddar cheese and two eggs cooked the way you like.

The Ring Burger: A hand-pressed burger topped with Pepper Jack cheese, bacon, sautéed mushrooms and mayo on a grilled Cheddar cheese bun. Crowned with three crispy onion rings and served with lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles and a side of wavy-cut French fries.

Gandalf's Gobble Melt: Tender sliced turkey breast and savory stuffing topped with melted Swiss cheese placed on grilled potato bread with a cranberry honey mustard spread. Served with your choice of side and gravy for dipping.